HCMC bustling with activities for New Year and Tet Holiday

 

As is tradition, prominent streets like Dong Khoi, Le Loi, Nguyen Hue, and Le Duan will be illuminated with thousands of colorful lights in a program titled “Shining Welcome for New Year”. This year's light display will commence on December 26, 2024, and run through February 3, 2025.

 

 

Le Loi Street lit up for the New Year

 

On New Year’s Eve, spectacular fireworks will take place in the Thu Thiem area (District 2) and Dam Sen Park (District 11). Additionally, an outdoor music show is planned on Nguyen Hue Street from 9 PM until midnight on December 31, 2024, promising to enhance the festive atmosphere.

 

To celebrate Tet, the city will host the Banh Tet (cylindrical glutinous rice cake) Festival from January 16 to 20, 2025 (the 24th to 28th of December in the lunar calendar). A competition will produce 10,000 cakes, which will then be distributed to underprivileged families and children in HCMC, ensuring they enjoy a warm and joyful Tet.

 

As anticipated, the renowned annual event Nguyen Hue Flower Street will return during the Tet Lunar New Year, from January 20 to 26, 2025 (the 28th of December to the 4th of January on the lunar calendar). This will feature elaborate floral displays along Nguyen Hue Street. Additionally, an outdoor music performance is scheduled from 9 PM to 12 AM on January 22, 2025 (the 29th of December on the lunar calendar).

 

 

Firework display on Saigon River

 

Meanwhile, the highly anticipated fireworks will be launched from several locations across the city on Tet's Eve (January 23, 2025) at midnight to welcome the Lunar New Year.

 

To ensure a smooth flow of festivities for the New Year and Tet holiday, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport has announced a plan to suspend traffic construction and repairs of roads and drainage systems during the periods December 31, 2024 – January 1, 2025, and January 8 – 30, 2025.